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Seventh annual Killerton walk in memory of colleague

An intrepid group from The Family Law Company with friends and families braved the weather to undertake a fundraising walk in memory of a cherished colleague. This year’s ‘Walk for Helen’ raised just under £280 for FORCE.

Helen Finch lost her fight to cancer in 2019. Since then, an...

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Newton Abbot social action group receive £1,000 donation

The developer behind the Langford Bridge development in Newton Abbot has donated £1,000 to local charity Wellbeing in Action.

Persimmon Homes South West made the donation as part of its Community Champions scheme, which sees £700,000 donated to good causes and much-valued organisations across Britain each year.

Wellbeing in Action exists to remove and prevent the causes of...

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Community composting on 'International Compost Awareness Week

With the sunshine blessing our gardens and everything bursting into life, now is the perfect time to think compost! If the weather continues to balance rain and sun, we’ll be planting summer flowers and vegetables before you know it.

STIGA has been proud to support Marldon Community Composting Group with handy tools to help them with their work.

Penny, from the group said “...

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Westbank delivers hospitality with a heart

Devonwide charity Westbank Community Health and Care is expanding the Conferencing and Hospitality services it offers at its Healthy Living Centre in Exminster, near Exeter.

Best known for its wide range of preventative health initiatives to combat loneliness and social isolation, Westbank also brings people together by providing first-class Conferencing and Hospitality 'with a heart...

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Reminder of seasonal dog restrictions on East Devon beaches

With warmer days upon us, and to ensure residents and visitors can enjoy our beautiful coastline safely, East Devon District Council is reminding everyone of the seasonal dog exclusions in place on beaches between 1 May and 30 September.

The following beach areas are subject to dog restrictions during this period:

Sidmouth

Dogs are not permitted on the beach between...

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Solo Adventures in Devon: Top Hidden Gems to Explore on Your Own

Devon’s stunning coastlines, rolling countryside, and charming villages make it a perfect destination for a solo adventure. While many flock to popular spots like Dartmoor, Exmoor, and Torquay, there’s an abundance of hidden gems across the county waiting to be discovered. For locals looking to reconnect with their surroundings or simply seeking a peaceful weekend getaway, Devon offers plenty...

North Devon resort partners with award winning family TV show ‘Moley’

The Mole Resort has announced a partnership with award winning TV show Moley.

The British animated television series, produced by Two Daughters Entertainment, features the voices of an all-star cast, including British actor Warwick Davis (Harry Potter, Star Wars), Gemma Arterton, Stanley Tucci, and Richard E. Grant.

The exciting partnership was unveiled at the Resort's Spring...

The English Riviera Airshow 2025: Where the Skies Come Alive

The English Riviera BID Company, in partnership with Torbay Council, is proud to announce the return of the much-anticipated English Riviera Airshow, promising a weekend packed with thrilling aerial displays, live music, and family entertainment from 30 May - 01 June along Paignton seafront.

Kicking off the celebrations, ‘The English Riviera Airshow Take Off’ event on Friday evening...

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Plymouth nonagenarian provides theatre trips for over 1,000 local children

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) is celebrating the generosity of one its most loyal members whose donations have enabled around 1,150 local school children to visit the theatre, some for the first time.

Joan Lucas, 94, is a huge theatre fan having been taken to the theatre for the first time at four years old in 1935.

In October 2018, she founded The Joan Lucas Fund in which...

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Rowcroft launches ‘Sponsor a Nurse’ scheme to safeguard end-of-life care in South Devon

At a time when hospices across the UK are grappling with significant financial challenges, Rowcroft Hospice is launching its ‘Sponsor a Nurse’ regular giving scheme in a bid to secure the future of hospice care in South Devon.

In response to increasing pressures on funding, Rowcroft Hospice is encouraging its local community to support the essential work of its skilled nurses and...

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Rural Crime Officers provide ‘hee-haw’ and order as part of Operation Gallop

Officers from the Devon & Cornwall Police Rural Affairs Team spent time at Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary this week as part of a national push to highlight equine issues – and they were not horsing around.

Between 28 April and 4 May Devon & Cornwall Police are supporting Operation Gallop – a national initiative that sees police forces across the UK working with partners to tackle...

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